Don?t let the race name fool you: While the race proceeds benefit the Rails-to-Trails Project, very little of the course is actually run on trails. This is a flat, fast course that is run 90% on paved streets. With a nice down-hill start, many PR?s have been set on this course.
We proudly offer absolutely more awards (190!) for more participants than most 5-K events you will find anywhere. And when I say awards, I don?t mean some cheesy little medal. These are unique, hand-crafted, ceramic-fired trophies that you?ll be proud to display for years. We have weight divisions, a Masters Division and a special K9 Competitive Walk Division!
We also have lots of door prizes. Every year, we collect between 100 and 150 door prizes valued at over $2,000 from generous businesses/merchants in and around the tri-state area. Your chances of winning one are good. Those who pre-registered are given a race packet generally found only at marathons: a reusable back-pack jammed full of goodies and samples.
Once you?re done racing, it?s time to eat! Some of the menu has included: Domino?s pizza, Subway subs, Bob?s Carry Out pizza, Fox?s pepperoni rolls, Hollie?s Cookie Hut home-made cookies, Convenient Food Mart sandwiches, and all the beverages you can drink. If you leave this race hungry, it?s your own fault!
Finally, we have the shirts. Everyone is guaranteed a shirt. Even if you sign up on race day and we run out, I promise to make sure you get your shirt in your size. The shirts aren?t the cheap cotton variety. They are the A4 brand athletic mesh shirt. Runners and walkers love `em because you can work out in them and they feel cool against your skin.